Alpha Classics
Haydn: Symphonies Nos 50, 62 & 85 “La Reine” (Alpha Classics)
Performances brimming over with vibrancy [SG]
Adèle Charvet (mezzo-soprano) Teatro Sant’Angelo (Alpha Classics)
A nice mixture of arias by Vivaldi and his less well-known colleagues [JV]
Braunstein: Abbey Road Concerto (Alpha Classics)
The Beatles rub shoulders with Delius and RVW’S The Lark [JW]
Mozart: Mozart, You Drive me Crazy! (Alpha Classics)
Attractive in every respect to lovers of Mozart, or of opera in general [GF]
Vivaldi: Le Quattro Stagione & La Follia (Alpha Classics)
An electrifying rendition of the Four Seasons to set alongside Fabio Biondi’s [DJB]
Véronique Gens (soprano): Paysage (Alpha Classics)
Delightful lost treasures from French musical history [JF]
Philarmonica (Alpha Classics)
A potentially interesting programme, but it tended to all blend together [DJB]
Charpentier & Desmarest: Te Deum (Alpha Classics)
Even if one does not need another Charpentier’s Te Deum, Desmarest’s setting deserves attention [JV]
Take 3 (Alpha Classics)
Uproarious music-making, not to be taken too seriously [LW]
Strauss: Four Last Songs (Alpha Classics)
A thoughtful project and, as such, a significant addition to the discography of the Vier letzte Lieder [JQ]
Handel: Theodora (Alpha Classics)
A splendidly cohesive musically-rewarding example of integrated casting and performance [JW]
Sandrine Piau (soprano) Reflet (Alpha Classics)
An attractive programme of French orchestral songs that will provide much enjoyment, but there are better versions of the well-known songs [PT]
Sibelius: Symphony No 4 (Alpha Classics)
A performance to convert the Sibelian reluctant to appreciate the bleak Fourth’s special qualities, in a death-laden programme complete with two superb companion pieces [RMo]
Bartók: Concertos (Alpha Classics)
This performance has completely revised my view of the Viola Concerto [DMD]
Philarmonica (Alpha Classics)
Le Consort deserves praise for bringing the music by the mysterious Mrs Philarmonica to our attention [JV]
Rachmaninov: Piano works (Alpha)
A treat for Rachmaninov enthusiasts [DMD]
Rachmaninov: Piano Sonata No 1 & Preludes (Alpha Classics)
The key release of Rachmaninov’s 150th anniversary year – a revelation [RWe]
Infinite Voyage (Alpha Classics)
Emerson Quartet’s farewell recording is rather special [LW]
Bartók: Concertos (Alpha Classics)
Characterful performances of familiar Bartók in a stunning vibrant recording [LW]
Infinite Voyage (Alpha Classics)
A fine send off for the Emerson Quartet at the top of their game [DMD]
Tubin: Kratt (Alpha Classics)
An excellent survey of Polish and Estonian music in virtuoso performances by Estonia’s Festival Orchestra [GT]
Debussy: C’est l’extase, La mer (Alpha Classics)
The orchestrated Verlaine songs are delightful, La mer merely decent [SB]
Schubert: Die Schöne Müllerin (Alpha Classics)
Worth hearing for the sheer beauty of Krimmel’s voice alone [DMD]
Mozart: Piano Concerti No. 15-17 (Alpha Classics)
Sparkling and exuberant playing makes the most of these three Viennese concerti [RCh]
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